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What are the stages involved in working with an architect?
What is a rough break down of the stages involves in working with an architect? Is it a long process in general and might it depend on a variety of factors?
Flood-proof house design
We're completely renovating a house and someone mentioned using an architect to help us. It's an area with a history of flooding. Would an architect be able to help design a more flood-proof home or is that down to a builder and external defences?
Budgeting for remodelling plans
How much should I budget for getting plans drawn up to completely remodel a bungalow?
Do I need to submit material samples with house plans?
If I plan to build a new home with modern materials, will I need samples of the materials I want to use, such as zinc and wood, to show the planning office?
How do I find an Architect?
How can I find the best architect for a job? How can I tell who will likely do a better job?
Draughtsperson vs architect
Is it OK to use a draughtsperson rather than an architect to draw up plans for my extension?
Do plans come as a hard copy or on a computer file?
When an architect draws up plans, do they come on paper as a hard copy or as a computer file? Or both?
When should I get an architect?
For a project, at what point is it generally best to get an architect involved? Is there a rule of thumb to consider, such as ‘once the basics are considered’ or if I’ve hired the team that will bring a project to life? Or at another phase?
Amending building plans with different architect
Can a different architect be used to amend plans? The original architects we used are no longer in business and we don't want to start from scratch.
How to find specialist architects
How do you find an architect who specialises in heritage and listed buildings?
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